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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Into Death-Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 28, 2009
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     | 2,548 views

    The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying.

    Title: Into Death-Talk with Jesus Text: John 12:20-34 Thesis: The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying. Introduction In the 1980s, when we lived in Fullerton, California, often on Sunday morning, I had breakfast at Christopher’s, a little café on the corner about a block ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Pvi

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 24, 2022
     | 1,455 views

    The great importance of plenary verbal inspiration to the Word of God and our faith.

    The Importance of PVI (Verbal plenary inspiration) 2 Tim 3:13-17 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses The Unexpected

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
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     | 6,891 views

    Many times those who are underestimated and considered failures go on to accomplish great things in society. The same principle is true in the kingdom. The Lord oftentimes uses people who are rejected to bring glory to His name.

    Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and as we come to know the Lord by spending time with Him, we will reach a point in our life where our love will overflow in a desire for service. It’s at this place that many believers come to a screeching halt. They look at themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Our Enemies (February 20, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,932 views

    Is it harder to turn the other cheek, to offer something else when someone has taken something from us, to be generous, to be merciful and to go the extra mile?

    LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Luke 6: 26-38 Luk 6:27-38  "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,  (28)  bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  (29)  If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Don't Just Remember The Past, Look To The Future

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 31, 2022
     | 4,220 views

    Isaiah tells the Israelites to forget the Exodus, looking forward to the new thing - Jesus.

    4.3.22 Isaiah 43:16-21 16 This is what the LORD says, who makes a road through the sea and a path through mighty waters, 17 who brings out the chariot and the horses, the army and the strong warrior. They will all lie down together. They will not get up. They are extinguished. Like a wick ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Promises To Ourself & To God

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2022
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     | 12,700 views

    I want to present 4 resolutions, 4 commitments that God, in His Word, encourages us to make – 4 commitments which can make a radical difference in your life if you will just follow through on them.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This message is my adaptation of a fine sermon, “New Year” by Randy Barker, which he contributed to Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Grow In Christ!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020
     | 5,797 views

    Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

    Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ever Increasing Fruit Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 30, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    Here, Jesus answers some important questions: “What is true Christianity?” “What are the marks of a true disciple?” “How are we to understand and explain our actual relationship to God through Jesus Christ?” These are foundational questions and fundamental questions for our life as true believers.

    Life on the Vine: Increasing Fruitfulness January 30, 2022 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship John 15:1-11 Introduction Over the last several years, I’ve been amazed at how our world has changed. Christianity is under assault and that is true, even in our home of America. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Remind The People. . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 6, 2020
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     | 11,168 views

    I’m concerned about the future, for it seems that our nation is now establishing, through many of its leaders, courts & judges, a distinctively anti-Christian agenda. The values we cherish are under assault.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Romans 13:3-4,7; Titus 3:1-2; ILL. The owners of a company employing several hundred workers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Church Should Do With Its Casualties

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022
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    Some who would try to convince us that there are contradictions in the Bible, point to Galatians, chapter six, to try to prove their point.

    • Verse 2 says, "Bear ye one another's burdens..." • Verse 5 says, "For every man shall bear his own burden." They err because they do not realize Paul was speaking of two different things. Verse 5 refers to people who, like soldiers, must bear their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Man/New Man/The Flesh

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Oct 10, 2024
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     | 1,378 views

    When we surrender our life to Christ, the first thing happens is our old man gets crucified with all it’s lust (Romans 6:6). Old man cannot be converted, neither it can be reformed or revived, it can only be replaced.

    Romans 11 talks about two trees. One is a wild tree by nature and the other is a good olive tree. And the Bible says, we have been cut off from the wild tree and grafted into the good olive tree (Romans 11:24). We know the wild tree stands for Adam and the good olive tree stands for Christ. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stop And Smell The Roses

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 12, 2025
     | 627 views

    Matthew 6

    STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES (MATTHEW 6:25-34) While cruising at 40,000 feet, the airplane shuddered and Mr. Benson looked out the window. “Good lord!” he screamed, “one of the engines just blew up!” Other passengers left their seats and came running over; suddenly the aircraft was rocked by a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith In Action: "When The Spirit Takes Over”

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 3,269 views

    My success and your success depend on how much you and I let the Holy Spirit take the reign of our lives. When the Holy Spirit takes over, He changes everything. Nothing stays the same.

    Last week was a challenge; today is encouragement. This year, you will face tons of mountain-like challenges, and you will be tempted to draw strength and strategies on your human force and intellect, and social connection that are readily available at your disposal. But it's an encouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Agent Of Salvation

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 25, 2022
     | 1,159 views

    Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston Texas. Families sometimes have differences of opinion on how or if to celebrate Christmas. Don't let differences separate you from your families. Be like Joseph. Be the agent of salvation for your family.

    20221224 Parashat Miketz – Agent of Salvation Torah Portion                         Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Promise Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,684 views

    Sermon from Joel showing how God is promising to fix what was destroyed in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve sinned

    The Promise Holy Spirit Series CCCAG 8-13-23 -Scripture- Genesis 3:15, Joel 2 Introduction Spiritual Lethargy Starting of this morning with a question- How many people feel spiritually exhausted lately? Does your life seem like you are barely making it Sunday to Sunday to stay on track with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God